Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004, Section 37 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 01 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)If without reasonable excuse a person remains on or enters premises—
(a)in contravention of a closure notice; or
(b)in respect of which a closure order has effect,
the person shall be guilty of an offence.
(2)If a person obstructs an authorised person acting in pursuance of section 31(1) the person shall be guilty of an offence.
(3)In subsection (2), “authorised person” has the meaning given by section 31(4).
(4)A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) or (2) [F1shall be liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to a fine not exceeding the prescribed sum within the meaning of section 225(8) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 46) or to both.]
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Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 37(4) substituted (10.12.2007) by Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6), ss. 44(3)(a), 84; S.S.I. 2007/479, art. 3(1), Sch. (with arts. 4-14) (as amended by S.S.I. 2007/527, art. 2)
F2S. 37(5) repealed (10.12.2007) by Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6), ss. 44(3)(b), 84; S.S.I. 2007/479, art. 3(1), Sch. (with arts. 4-14) (as amended by S.S.I. 2007/527, art. 2)
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